Zycantia

Zycantia, officially the Republic of Zycantia (Zycantian: Զայքանդիական Յանրապետութիւն) is a country located predominantly in Deltoro and partially in Sonrisa, via the autonomous island of Viridia in the south. Zycantia extends as far west as Lake Trotbriar, one of the three Great Lakes in Western Deltoro, and the country is known for its numerous resort towns along the lake and the southern coast, including Aaltopolis on the Aalto Peninsula in the south, the country's largest city. Tourism in these areas has stimulated the country's economy in recent years, gradually eradicating the poverty that plagued the country in its first years of independence. As such, a majority of the population are situated in these locations. The island of Viridia is also a popular tourist location, particularly among the LGBT community. Zycantia is a member of the United Nations and the Deltorian Union and is currently seeking admission into the Sonrisian Union.

History
The Zycantian people formerly inhabited various parts of the land in northern Sonrisa. Present day Zycantia was part of the Deltorian Empire and was home to a Zoerian majority. Upon the collapse of the Deltorian Empire in 1893, the Zycantian people travelled across the sea to Deltoro, due to severe droughts rendering their farmland in Sonrisa useless. After occupying the remains of the city now known as Aaltopolis, the Zycantians journeyed north, seizing control of the land as it is today. Ethnic cleansing of remaining Zoerians followed, in an event dubbed the Zoerian Genocide, wiping out the race in its entirety. Modern day Zycantia officially declared independence in 1897 and the border with Arkaystia was finalised in 1909 as part of the Arkay-Zycant Agreement. The island of Viridia voted to join Zycantia in 1939, due to close cultural connections with Zycantia and a faltering economy. Today, Zycantia has developed itself into an extremely popular location for tourism, which has greatly bolstered its economy.

Geography
The southern coast of Zycantia is home to many resort towns and cities, including Aaltopolis, the country's largest city and former capital. Lake Abellux, the largest body of water entirely in Zycantia, is located northeast of Aaltopolis, in the historically rich state of Tyractica. Lake Pontmarith is the only other body of water completely within Zycantia's borders. The western part of Zycantia borders Lake Trotbriar, one of the three Great Lakes of Western Deltoro and is also home to several resort locations, including the city of Edurnelina, which has grown to become Zycantia's second largest city. Most of the land in central Zycantia is very mountainous, with the Dragonaesta Mountain Range and the Stravinger Mountain Range covering a large part of the country. Nestled between two peaks of the latter is the Zycantian capital of Quargor, a small town with very ancient customs that remains largely cut off from the rest of the country. The government moved from Aaltopolis to Quargor in 1969 for strategic purposes. Quargor cannot be accessed by road and is serviced by a small domestic airport offering one daily flight to Aaltopolis and one to Edurnelina.

Culture
Zycantia has the largest pornography industry in Maia, particularly gay pornography. As such, many famous pornstars from all over the world travel to Zycantia to further their careers.

The Sexiest Person Alive Zycantia is a contest allowing Zycantians to vote for the world's sexiest person. Zycantian superstar Edurne is the contest's most successful contestant, while other famous Zycantian musicians such as Oscar Zia, RiskyKidd and Natasha Bogdanova have won the competition.

States


Zycantia is made up of seven mainland states and the island state of Viridia. There is a small man-made island off the coast of Viridia, known as Shaniquaghettotopia and built by Shaniqua "Shaniqua Diva" Stevic, which is seeking the status of being Zycantia's ninth state. The largest city on the island is Dildo.

Viridia
The island of Viridia joined Zycantia in 1939 due to economic instability and cultural similarity with Zycantia. The island is known as a paradise for the LGBT community, playing host to some of the world's most well known gay clubs and festivals. The largest town on the island is Poliana, nestled on the southern coast.

Shaniqua "Shaniqua Diva" Stevic
Viridia's most famous resident is Shaniqua "Shaniqua Diva" Stevic. Shaniqua Diva established the first branch of Shaniqua's XXX Fantasy Parlour in Poliana, a combined adult entertainment club and adult toy store. The business went on to expand into the Zycantian mainland and ultimately the rest of the world, making Shaniqua Diva's name synonymous with sex worldwide and making her the richest person not only in Viridia, but in the entirety of Zycantia. In recent years, Shaniqua Diva has expanded her services to cater for the LGBT community, with the original branch of the Fantasy Parlour being the most visited tourist attraction in the whole of Zycantia.

Viridia holds a permanent place in the Zycantian government through the position of Viridian President. In 2014, Shaniqua Diva used her considerable wealth to fund a political campaign and win the position. Shaniqua Diva favours the independence of Viridia and has been pushing for a referendum on the matter since being sworn in as Viridian President.

Tyractican Movement
The state of Tyractica in the east of the country has historically been the wealthiest in the country. Many resorts exist around Lake Abellux and are popular vacation spots for the rich and famous. In 2016, wealthy heiress Reni Tolvai bought a majority of the land in the state, including the capital city of Abellux. She renamed the capital city Luxy Tolvai after her dog and is attempting to buy the remainder of the state and declare independence from Zycantia. When questioned about her plans, Reni Tolvai stated that, "I want to turn Tyractica into a big playground for my dog Luxy," but her move to purchase the remainder of the state is heavily opposed by the Tyractican government.